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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

MOTION NO. 76

MOTION: Councillor E. Murphy

That the Development Plan has regard for all villages within the county when it comes to allocation of resources - and looks favourably on the consolidation of new village centres.

REPORT:

Funding and the allocation of resources is not a matter for the County Development Plan. The NPF has a clear development outcome to create compact growth within the existing urban footprint of towns and villages creating a priority to develop brownfield / infill development first before considering greenfield lands. As a result, this approach seeks to make use of existing infrastructure and encourage more people, jobs and activity into existing built-up urban and settlement areas. The consolidation of urban areas is therefore an acceptable approach to growth.

Recommendation: It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment. This policy provision/objective can be considered as part of the draft plan preparation on foot of the CE Strategic Recommendation (See Part 3) page 26 as follows; ‘Promote compact growth in line with the NPF and RSES through the inclusion of specific policies and targeted and measurable implementation measures that: encourage infill / brownfield development and focus growth on the County’s designated strategic development areas.